To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Papeete road trip site.

Boston, USA to Papeete is an approximately 18- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train, tram, and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 5 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Boston in April: high temperatures in Papeete hover around 88°F and lows are around 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel to Bora Bora.

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia

There's a reason why many consider Bora Bora the most romantic island in the world.

Bora Bora is known for wildlife, shopping, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Matira Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church, and contemplate the geological forces at Mount Otemanu.

You can fly from Bora Bora to Nuku'alofa in 17 hours. The time zone changes from Tahiti Time (TAHT) to Tonga Standard Time (TOT), which is usually a 23 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in April, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Neiafu.

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Neiafu, Tonga

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Joseph's Cathedral. On your second day here, take in the awesome beauty at Mt Talau and then admire the natural beauty at Ene'io Botanical Garden.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Neiafu route maker site.

You can fly from Nuku'alofa to Neiafu in 2 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. April in Neiafu sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 73°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel to Apia.

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Apia, Samoa

The Samoan capital of Apia serves as the first port of call for most visitors, and it plays home to a number of historic sites, a laid-back seaside promenade, and a range of hotels and restaurants keeping tourists entertained.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Pago Pago trip planner.

Getting from Apia to Pago Pago by ferry takes about 8 hours. The time zone difference moving from Apia Standard Time (WSST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is minus 23 hours. May in Pago Pago sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Line Islands.

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Line Islands, Republic of Kiribati

Traveling by flight from Pago Pago to Line Islands takes 16.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight. You'll lose 24 hours traveling from Pago Pago to Line Islands due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 78°F. You will leave for Funafuti on the 7th (Fri).

Getting from Line Islands to Funafuti by flight takes about 17.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Line Islands to Funafuti is minus 2 hours. In May in Funafuti, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 80°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Nadi.

You can fly from Funafuti to Nadi in 6 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Nadi when traveling from Funafuti in May, with lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Port Vila.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Vila trip planner.

You can fly from Nadi to Port Vila in 2 hours. Traveling from Nadi to Port Vila, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Port Vila can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Espiritu Santo.

Traveling by flight from Port Vila to Espiritu Santo takes 2.5 hours. May in Espiritu Santo sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 72°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Honiara.

Traveling by flight from Espiritu Santo to Honiara takes 6 hours. Traveling from Espiritu Santo in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Honiara, with lows of 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Port Moresby.

Traveling by flight from Honiara to Port Moresby takes 3 hours. The time zone changes from Solomon Islands Time (SBT) to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Honiara in May since evenings lows in Port Moresby dip to 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Chuuk.

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Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

Explore the giant atoll of Chuuk, a state of Micronesia encompassing many tiny islands dotted along the outer barrier reef.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll through Kuop Atoll and then contemplate the waterfront views at Truk Lagoon.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Chuuk trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from Port Moresby to Chuuk takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In May, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Koror.

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Koror, Palau

Once Palau's capital, Koror remains by far the country's most populous town and offers plenty of options for tourism.

Koror is known for nature, wildlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, explore the activities along Milky Way, see the vivid underwater world at Mandarin Fish Lake, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

Traveling by flight from Chuuk to Koror takes 6 hours. In May in Koror, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 79°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.